Someone to Watch over Me
Longing for Love's Guardian: Someone to Watch Over Me
Lyrics
There's a saying old says that love is blind
Love is often considered to be blind, according to an old saying.
Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
Despite the saying, the speaker is actively searching for love.
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
The speaker is specifically seeking a particular person.
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
Despite looking everywhere, the speaker hasn't found the person yet.
Hes the big affair I cannot forget
The person being sought is a significant and unforgettable figure.
Only man I ever think of with regret
The only man the speaker regrets thinking about.
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
The speaker wishes to incorporate the person's initial into their monogram, suggesting a desire for closeness.
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?
The speaker seeks guidance, asking where the shepherd is for this lost lamb.
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
There's a specific person the speaker is eager to see.
I hope that he turns out to be
The speaker hopes this person will meet their expectations.
Someone who'll watch over me
The desired person is someone who will care for and protect the speaker.
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
The speaker portrays themselves as a vulnerable "little lamb" lost in the metaphorical woods of life.
I know I could always be good
The speaker believes they can always be good with the right guidance.
Someone who'll watch over me
Reiteration of the desire for someone to watch over the speaker.
Although he may not be the man some
Even if the sought person may not be conventionally handsome, the speaker values their qualities.
Girls think of as handsome
Suggesting that the desired person may not fit societal standards of attractiveness.
To my heart he carries the key
This person holds the key to the speaker's heart.
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
A plea to the person to hasten their approach.
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
The speaker implores the person to follow their lead, expressing a deep need for their presence.
Someone to watch over me
The speaker reiterates the longing for someone to watch over them.
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